Randy Luna, Shackles Designer

Resolve

Choreographer: Margaret Elaine Plaza

Music: In Caelum Fero by Karl Jenkins

Shackles: Designed by Randy Luna

Dancers: Katie Bignell, Martha Chapman, Margaret Elaine Plaza, Wendy Ann Gomez Powell, and Rebecca Reuter

Resolve, originally presented at Harvard University, was made possible, in part, by funds from the National Artist Teacher Fellowship Program

Randy Luna is a renaissance man born and raised on New York City’s Lower East Side where his exposure to the arts would be the core essence of his artistry. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater and a dual Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. Randy Luna has taught dance to thousands of inner city youth through a multitude of arts education organizations and public schools and is seen as a leader in the community through his expert skills and ability to connect with youth.

Some commendable highlights include working with award winning choreographer Laurie Ann Gibson, landing a national print ad for Capezio Frontline, some fashion brand features include W, Elle, Marie Clarie, E!, Essence, L’Official, Schon; notable celebrities and TV networks. At present Randy Luna’s versatility and commitment to the arts are manifest in his work as the the Director of Education at Abrons Arts Center, his success as creative director and /designer of his fashion brand (Randy Luna), and his work as a choreographer and actor.